Radio1360 said:Yes, that seems to the norm with NIS and News-Talk stations these days. Whether it's an election year or not.recto101 said:Radio1360 said:Had to change a small error.Radio1360 said:I've been listening to ARNN long form news on WFCO-AM 1160 (Forest Park, south of Atlanta) and it needs a little adjusting.
1. News does starts at 6 past the hour (following CBS News on WCFO on the hour), that's good.
2. A hard break should come at exactly 13 past the hour, not a "floating break".
3. Have either a sports or stock market update at :15 past the hour (running 2 or 3 minutes), not cram 7 minutes of commercials. That's reminiscent of what the now-defunct Sports Fan Radio Network once did back in the 90's (with them, it was 5 minutes of ads at 15 past the hour).
4. Have the regular feature (an sort of NPR-like talk segment) after the second hard break (at :21 past the hour) until 28:50 past hour.
5. Extend news at bottom of the hour from 1 minute to 4 minutes. As for the rest, the mirror opposite of suggestions 1 thru 4. This should be done for both the "afternoon edition" (3-6 PM EDT) and "the drive home" (6-9 PM EDT)
6: Have a weekend service. Many stations will carry it depending on other programing comments
(Sport Coverage, Church Service, and Public Affairs Shows).
ARNN more interested in Political news.
recto101 said:Radio1360 said:Yes, that seems to the norm with NIS and News-Talk stations these days. Whether it's an election year or not.recto101 said:Radio1360 said:Had to change a small error.Radio1360 said:I've been listening to ARNN long form news on WFCO-AM 1160 (Forest Park, south of Atlanta) and it needs a little adjusting.
1. News does starts at 6 past the hour (following CBS News on WCFO on the hour), that's good.
2. A hard break should come at exactly 13 past the hour, not a "floating break".
3. Have either a sports or stock market update at :15 past the hour (running 2 or 3 minutes), not cram 7 minutes of commercials. That's reminiscent of what the now-defunct Sports Fan Radio Network once did back in the 90's (with them, it was 5 minutes of ads at 15 past the hour).
4. Have the regular feature (an sort of NPR-like talk segment) after the second hard break (at :21 past the hour) until 28:50 past hour.
5. Extend news at bottom of the hour from 1 minute to 4 minutes. As for the rest, the mirror opposite of suggestions 1 thru 4. This should be done for both the "afternoon edition" (3-6 PM EDT) and "the drive home" (6-9 PM EDT)
6: Have a weekend service. Many stations will carry it depending on other programing comments
(Sport Coverage, Church Service, and Public Affairs Shows).
ARNN more interested in Political news.
Well When I listen to Local all News done by CBS, Hubbard and Cumulus they also focus on local and state politics, Crime, Education, Budgets, Sports, Features, and of course Traffic and Weather. ARNN can't do the things that the Major all-news stations can do. Well I know Pacifica radio O&O's will do more international news than ARNN.
Yes, there are now NBC News TOH newscasts in the wake of Dial Global letting go of CNN Radio. But unlike the network's old 5 1/2 minute newscast it had in the 80's, it's now just two minutes followed by an ad spot at :02 past and a market update at :03 past and another ad spot at :04 past, making it five. The TOH NBC Radio newscasts are carried on WHIE-AM 1320, a country-western station down in Griffin, GA., 30 miles south of Atlanta.travisl5678 said:Whats up with the expanded NBC service? are the TOH newscasts 24/7 now? I think there is a lot of stations in smaller larger and medium size markets that could use a service for the bulk of content, with local content inserted
travisl5678 said:Are there plans to add long form content soon? I think that would make it a very successful service where smaller stations could use the NBC service with inserted local news/traffic/weather
Studio20 said:ARNN is just another source for conservative angles on the news. The Gold-Standard of All News is WCBS 880 and its various offspring/imitators.
The ARNN news "readers" throw in rhetorical questions, hints of opinions, etc..and it would appear most of their audio bytes are from the major cable television commentary (no..I did not say news)networks.
In Tampa they are now on AM820..50,000 watts day...a night signal that puts out a signal that is less than many pirate stations.
Just give me the story, with available facts; keep your opinions to yourself, unless you come out and add "commentary" to your title.
recto101 said:How can ARNN succeed if they don't have a local TV partner or a Field reporter to do live reports for some events. the ARNN crew needs to prove its not like 106.9FM Merlin Philadelphia. Or Merlin NYC.
You aced it! Unfortunately, your time-honored wisdom has long been lost on the mindset of today's corporate suits. And yes, you should indeed "charge for this advice..."NewsStud said:AARN should invest in a staff of it's own field reporters. In the news business, nothing beats originality and exclusivity... and having the ability to dispatch a reporter to an important story who will offer reports heard only on AARN (even if via affiliates) is what potentially can make your brand strong.
(I ought to charge for this advice)
recto101 said:sdwulfdawg said:I listened to a BOTH newscast from the new America's Radio News and was shocked how badly produced and amateurish it sounded. From whatever broom closet the network does its newscasts, it sounds like a garage or college radio station....lots of room reverb and the anchor is not close enough to the microphone.
Well at least big cities like San Francisco or NYC don't have local stations that carry all-news from America's radio News I know WINK from FLorida is the only market I know of that carries this.